Nancie Samet Joins Omni Retail Enterprises as Chief Merchandising Officer

Skilled merchant with deep expertise across omnichannel retail brings innovation, consumer focus and well-earned reputation for turning around and growing businesses.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omni Retail Enterprises, operator of a portfolio of lifestyle digital storefronts and communities covering home decor, apparel, health & wellness products, fitness and educational programs, has named Nancie Samet as Chief Merchandising Officer. She will lead the portfolio’s brand management, global sourcing, strategic marketing and channel selling strategy.

“Nancie brings to Omni a breadth of knowledge and experience that’s critical to our transformation strategy. She has vast experience in brand building, product development, innovation and driving revenue growth in multi-channel environments. Her talents in forging vibrant vendor relationships and strategic partnerships will be crucial to the revitalization of our product assortments and consumer experience,” said Sharon Leite, Omni’s CEO.

“Nancie is a visionary leader whose ability to champion groundbreaking strategies has resulted in a strong track record of outcomes, including gaining market share and dramatic sales growth. She's a great addition to our team.”

Samet spent most of her career in senior management positions at Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue covering a range of categories from ready-to-wear, accessories and jewelry to intimate apparel and home goods. She has also worked with luxury firms like LAGOS Jewelry and with 1Concier, a hospitality B2B firm. She has a track record of driving substantial growth through reinventing business models, building and rebranding businesses.

Nancie has received numerous retail awards, including SFA President’s Outstanding Achievement Award, Macy’s Best of the Best award for Omni-channel Strategy and Macy’s Awards for Leadership and Teamwork. She currently sits on the University of Miami President’s Council.

“With its unique brands and passionate communities, Omni presents an incredible opportunity for a merchant like me. I’m excited to work with our team and sync the needs and desires of our customers and members with an unmatched curation of products and services to drive exponential growth,” said Samet.

About Omni Retail Enterprises
Omni Retail Enterprises is a global e-commerce company composed of lifestyle brands focused on elevating the shopping experience. Omni is the parent company of Bodybuilding.com, Pier 1.com, DressBarn.com and Mentorbox.com, and owns the intellectual property of Modell’s Sporting Goods, Franklin Mint, SteinMart, Linens-N-Things and Ralph & Russo. More information can be found at https://omniretailenterprises.com/.